8-KEarnings & Results

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2012)

Filed January 31, 2012For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2012, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it explicitly references a press release (Exhibit 99.01) issued on the same day, which contains the announced earnings. Investors should refer to this press release for specific performance data, revenue, profit, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company for the period. The filing serves as an official notification of the earnings release, making the information contained within the accompanying press release publicly available and material. It's important to note that this information is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings like registration statements unless specifically stated. Investors seeking to understand Valero's financial position and operational performance for the relevant period should carefully review the earnings press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) announced fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results on January 31, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.01) containing the detailed earnings information.
  • 3Investors need to consult the referenced press release for specific financial figures and performance metrics.
  • 4The filing is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, indicating it's for informational purposes and not automatically incorporated into other filings.
  • 5The event date for the financial results announcement was January 30, 2012, with the filing occurring on January 31, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release dated January 31, 2012 (Exhibit 99.01), which is furnished with this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that press release for revenue, earnings per share, and other performance metrics.

The information in this 8-K filing, including the press release, is being 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it is being provided for informational purposes and will not be automatically incorporated by reference into the Company's registration statements unless specifically stated.

This 8-K filing serves as notification that Valero has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011. To understand the operational performance, investors must review the accompanying press release, which will contain the actual financial data and potentially management commentary on business conditions.